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How time flies! Can you believe that the first Harry Potter movie hit theaters nearly two decades ago? You might say it all happened by magic! But what have the former HP stars been up to since leaving Hogwarts? Here, check out the low-down on the cast!
Ever since his days as Harry Potter, Radcliffe's acting career has just soared! Since the franchise wrapped, he has gone on to explore a variety of genres, from horror movies like The Woman in Black and rom-coms like What If, to period pieces like A Young Doctor's Notebook and biopics like Kill Your Darlings. Apart from his stellar movie career, Radcliffe’s also received rave reviews on the Broadway stage. Good boy, good job!
It would be totally wrong if the lovable redheaded Ron Weasley didn’t appear on this list. Despite his timid nature and lack of spontaneity, Weasley would always stand by Harry’s side. Rupert Grint has kept himself busy since he ended his time as Ron Weasley, taking on work spanning television, film, music, and even narration. Throughout the intervening years, one thing never changes: his hair remains as distinct as ever.
For fans of the Harry Potter movies, who doesn't love the know-it-all girl Hermione? Without her wisdom, things may not have gone so well. Actress Emma Watson is the same glamorous girl that she portrayed in the role. In addition to being a graduate of Brown University, a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, and the face of Burberry and Lancôme, she has also starred in box office hits like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Beauty and the Beast. Hopefully, she will bring us even more surprises in her upcoming film Little Women.
All hail the great headmaster of Hogwarts! If you are an avid fan of the Harry Potter series, you'll know how much of a legend Dumbledore is. Gambon took over the role after Richard Harris passed away in 2002. He was already a beloved actor before stepping into the halls of the wizarding school and has continued to wow audiences of all ages since.
Scarlett Byrne appeared in the last 3 movies of the Harry Potter series as Slytherin student Pansy Parkinson, the only one who suggested handing Harry over to Voldemort. After the franchise, she continued her acting career. In 2019 she married Cooper Hefner and gave birth to a girl the following year.
You thought you’d avoid this famously spooky face on the list? Well, be brave, and check out what Fiennes, the man behind the dark wizard Lord Voldemort has been up to since his black magic days. Firstly, It's great to see that he still has his nose intact! Fiennes has continued to pursue his prolific acting career ever since, with his most recent role being Moriarty in Holmes and Watson.
Sirius Black provided the series with one of its biggest twists: the man considered as a big threat to Harry turned out to be the one who loved Harry the most. After playing the role, Oldman went on to portray other less reckless muggles and even won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Good on you, G.O.!
Now we come to one of the most iconic Harry Potter characters, whose coldly sarcastic and controlled exterior concealed deep emotions and anguish. Alan Rickman's portrayal of Snape is a beloved fan favorite. Well, before stepping into Hogwarts, he already had an illustrious acting career, with many memorable roles like Hans Gruber in 1988's Die Hard and the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. After his time on the Harry Potter movies, he continued to take on numerous other acting projects. Sadly, the actor died of pancreatic cancer in 2016.
Despite looking like a scary giant, Hagrid was always there to help Harry. Contrary to his floppy bearded look on screen, Coltrane is much more well-groomed and is typically clean-shaven with short hair offscreen. It really takes a second look to tell the two are the same person. The Brit was another accomplished actor before he took on the role of Hagrid and has continued to appear in a number of TV and movie projects since the franchise ended.
Of course, David Thewlis does not have any facial scars in real life like Remus Lupin. The actor has managed to maintain a steady acting career over the years. Nowadays, most people probably know him for his role as V.M. Varga on Fargo. However, he has also played smaller roles in big blockbusters like Ares in the 2017 smash hit Wonder Woman.
During the filming of the last two Harry Potter movies, Bonnie Wright earned a degree in film and television production. She made her writing and directorial debut in 2012 with a short film called Separate We Come, Separate We Go, which features her Harry Potter co-star, David Thewlis. Since then, she has continued to appear on screen while at the same time taking on a bigger role behind the scenes.
What's that they say? Once a villain, always a villain! The bleach blonde leader of Slytherin always tried to make Harry's life a living hell. Well, it seems that actor Tom Felton is just as "wicked." Throughout his successful acting career, he's been known for playing a variety of bad guys in high-profile films, such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Belle, and A United Kingdom.
Who was the darkest of the dark witches? You're right, that's Bellatrix Lestrange. As a dedicated follower of Voldermort, Lestrange did all the bad things. But the evil spirit didn't affect actress Helena at all. In real life, Helena is truly a gracious woman at heart. She has recently appeared in the Netflix series, The Crown, playing an old Princess Margaret, quite the contrast!
Matthew Lewis began his acting career at the age of five and rose to fame for his role as the bumbling-yet-brave Neville Longbottom. Since his wizarding days began, Lewis has established himself as a budding A-list actor, thanks to his roles in The Syndicate, The Rise, Bluestone 42, and Me Before You.
Cho Chang beat out about 3,000 other girls to earn the role as Harry's first love interest, but unfortunately, the romance between the two didn't last that long. Since she finished filming the Harry Potter movies, the Scottish actress has kept herself busy working across TV, film, and stage. Most recently, she co-starred with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan in the action thriller film The Foreigner.
Now, this is a familiar face we all love! Although Cedric only made brief appearances in the Harry Potter series before tragically passing away, he epitomized the wizardry school spirit. After he ended his time as Cedric, Pattinson didn't get his break until he played the role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight movie saga. Today, the actor is still active on the stage and is even set to portray Batman in the upcoming 2021 film The Batman. Let's just wait…
As a dedicated Death Eater to the almighty Voldemort, Lucius Malfoy was the character everyone loved to hate. More than anything, his long blonde mane really made us envious. Before playing Lucius Malfoy, Jason Isaacs was already famous for his role as Colonel William Tavington in The Patriot. Since ending his wizarding days, Isaacs has taken roles in many other hits, such as World War II film Fury and the Netflix supernatural series The OA.
The head of the redheaded house may never know what exactly the function of a rubber duck is, but we still love him. The role was portrayed by Mark Williams. Since leaving Mr. Weasley behind, the British actor has presented several documentaries as well as the BBC daytime game show The Link. He is still acting and has played the title role in the BBC costume drama Father Brown since 2013.
Do you remember the funny troublemaking twins, Fred and George Weasley? Well, the actors behind the characters do anything but make trouble offscreen. Along with their acting pursuits, James and Oliver are also renowned for their dedication to charity work, including raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and Cancer Research UK. Guys, we couldn't love you more!
No true Harry Potter fan would forget this lovable, quirky girl. Both critics and J.K. Rowling herself have praised Evanna Lynch for her brilliant portrayal of the character. After the series ended, Lynch went on to guest star in several films and finally landed her first lead role in My Name Is Emily. Aside from acting, she also took part in ABC's Dancing with the Stars and finished third. What a versatile girl!
Oh, Professor McGonagall! The thought of the name sends chills down our spines. While Maggie Smith played a stern Hogwarts teacher on the screen, she isn't quite so terrifying in real life. After Harry Potter, Smith began her now-iconic role as Lady Violet Crawley in the British period drama Downton Abbey and has won three Emmy Awards for her stunning performances. Today at 84, she doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
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